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Post by standup on Aug 21, 2021 17:50:28 GMT -6
I’m thinking of ordering a couple of these. It’s a swivel with a ball joint that allows precise positioning of a mic on the end of a boom arm, adjustments to angle and such.
anyone using these? My question is how many to get. They’re not cheap, around $40 each.
If you use these, what mics do you find them most useful on (and by that I mean snare mic, guitar cab mic, etc)
Or, what microphones do you find yourself making fussy little adjustments of position and angle most often?
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Post by nobtwiddler on Aug 21, 2021 18:08:30 GMT -6
Remember they are made exclusivly for their stands,
You need to order the ones that screw onto regular mic stands.
I have about 20 of these, problem is, they don't hold their place too good if using a heavy mic.
I use them all the time for small pencil condensers, or 414's, 57, 201, 451, Royer 121, etc.
But for larger & heavier mics, like U87, any tube, Coles 4038, RCA ribbons, no good!
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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 21, 2021 19:19:54 GMT -6
I’m thinking of ordering a couple of these. It’s a swivel with a ball joint that allows precise positioning of a mic on the end of a boom arm, adjustments to angle and such. anyone using these? My question is how many to get. They’re not cheap, around $40 each. If you use these, what mics do you find them most useful on (and by that I mean snare mic, guitar cab mic, etc) Or, what microphones do you find yourself making fussy little adjustments of position and angle most often? This thing? I’ve got one and it slips like crazy. Which is really strange because I absolutely love their stands and booms. I’ve heard other people mention it about this item too. I actually bought the stand and boom and they just gave me this too - not sure they meant to - but I wasn’t going to complain. Guess it will hold an sdc or something but wouldn’t hold my 47. |
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Post by bgrotto on Aug 21, 2021 20:09:22 GMT -6
These things always slip. Been frustrated with similar design for decades, from drum hardware to studio gear.
Just get some latch lake stands and die happy.
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Post by standup on Aug 21, 2021 20:55:01 GMT -6
OK, I hear y'all. Don't count on it for anything bigger than a SM57. Good to know.
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Post by Johnkenn on Aug 22, 2021 7:33:48 GMT -6
OK, I hear y'all. Don't count on it for anything bigger than a SM57. Good to know. Probably work for an sm57. I’ll sell you mine for a hefty discount if you want it. |
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Post by bram on Aug 22, 2021 9:20:15 GMT -6
I have these installed on most of my mic stands. I can’t say I’ve had any issues with slippage like the others have reported. They’ve held the REDD mic reliably over multiple sessions, but I’m typically not using any extreme angles with heavy mics like that. They’re some of the most useful studio purchases I’ve made for improving the functionality of my existing stands along with quick clips. As stated earlier, make sure you get the ones that screw onto standard mic stand thread.
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Post by mike on Aug 22, 2021 10:18:08 GMT -6
I have a couple I've used on 47/67/87 types for switching mic's out quickly and while they've slipped once in awhile behind at the base thread attachment and I'd simply tighten up the back ring behind it and it would be then good for a good while or longer, I've not had any slippage from the ball joint or the screw knob for the ball joint itself at all. They've overall worked just fine for me. I love the Triad Orbit Stand system and would buy again.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2021 12:26:15 GMT -6
I have several of the swivels along with boom arms, junctions as so on. Because I live in SDC-land, it's not a problem for me. They're convenient and easy to adjust. But overall, Triad-Orbit is pretty lightweight. That appeals to me since I'm transporting gear in a small car for concert recording (at least in the "before times"). But I'd sure have to think twice before I put a heavy mic up there.
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Post by Quint on Aug 22, 2021 14:29:25 GMT -6
I have quite a few Triad pieces and have never had any slippage issues, even with heavy mics on the aforementioned ball joints.
I love Triad Orbit stuff.
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Post by m03 on Aug 22, 2021 16:51:47 GMT -6
They updated the design of the lock/brake system on their orbital boom a few years ago. If you had the older design and had problems with it slipping, they were offering to exchange them for the newer improved version free of cost (IIRC), but I'm not sure if that exchange program is still going.
I have 7 of their T1 stands, and several quick detach mount and booms...my biggest complaint is that you need three hands to adjust the twist locks on the stands and booms. I think the heaviest mics I have are the Flea 47 and Neumann U67, and we never an issue holding up either of those with the Triads, but it's worth noting that they've stayed mostly stationary and I haven't subjected the booms and orbital mounts to much abuse.
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Post by Quint on Aug 22, 2021 18:44:02 GMT -6
They updated the design of the lock/brake system on their orbital boom a few years ago. If you had the older design and had problems with it slipping, they were offering to exchange them for the newer improved version free of cost (IIRC), but I'm not sure if that exchange program is still going. I have 7 of their T1 stands, and several quick detach mount and booms...my biggest complaint is that you need three hands to adjust the twist locks on the stands and booms. I think the heaviest mics I have are the Flea 47 and Neumann U67, and we never an issue holding up either of those with the Triads, but it's worth noting that they've stayed mostly stationary and I haven't subjected the booms and orbital mounts to much abuse. When I spoke with Triad a while back, they told me the same thing about updates to their design. All of the Triad stuff I have was purchased only in the last few years, so I suppose it makes sense why I'm not having problems with the ball swivels where other people may. |
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